Overview
Accountant Jobs in Erbil Governorate, Iraq at Americana Restaurants
Title: Accountant
Company: Americana Restaurants
Location: Erbil Governorate, Iraq
Role Overview
The Accountant is responsible for managing financial records, supporting reporting cycles, and ensuring accuracy across general ledger, reconciliations, and closing activities. This role plays a key part in maintaining compliance, supporting audits, and driving efficient financial processes across the organization.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Reporting
- Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements
- Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting
General Ledger Management
- Maintain the general ledger and perform regular account reconciliations
Month End and Year End Closing
- Support and oversee month end and year end closing activities
- Ensure timely completion of all financial tasks
Bank Reconciliations
- Reconcile bank statements and resolve discrepancies
Compliance and Tax
- Ensure compliance with financial regulations
- Support tax filings and related documentation
Budget Monitoring
- Track and monitor budget versus actual performance
Audit Support
- Support internal and external audits by preparing required documentation
Process Improvement
- Identify opportunities to improve processes and drive efficiency
- Implement best practices across financial operations
Stakeholder Collaboration
- Work closely with cross functional teams to gather and validate financial data
- Provide support and guidance to team members when required
Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in accounting or a related role
- Experience with Oracle Fusion is preferred
Technical Skills
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel (VLOOKUP, XLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, SUMIF, Conditional Formatting, Power Query)
- Solid experience in financial reporting, general ledger management, and closing cycles
- Experience in accounts payable, accounts receivable, bank reconciliation, and cost control
Core Skills
- Strong understanding of financial principles and compliance requirements
- Strong problem solving and analytical skills
- Ability to manage priorities and meet deadlines
Behavioral Competencies
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
- Fluency in English and Arabic, both written and verbal
- Proactive, detail oriented, and solution focused mindset
- Ability to work collaboratively in a fast paced environment
- Proactive, detail oriented, and solution focused mindset
- Ability to work collaboratively in a fast paced environment
